Hummer Cars
Truck · 5 models
Originally the civilian H1, derived from the military HMMWV. Discontinued in 2010, revived as the GMC Hummer EV in 2021.
TruckHummer was an American off-road brand most famous for the H1 (the civilian version of the military HMMWV, also called the Humvee). AM General produced the original Humvee for the US military starting in 1984 and built civilian H1 versions starting in 1992 after Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly pestered the company until they would sell him one. General Motors acquired the Hummer brand in 1999 and added the H2 (2003-2009, on the GMT820 platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe) and the H3 (2006-2010, on the smaller Colorado-derived GMT355 platform). The H1 was the genuine military-derived product. Massive width (over 86 inches), portal axles for ground clearance, and a chassis designed for desert and combat use. The H1 was prohibitively wide for normal road use and inefficient (14 to 18 mpg if you were lucky), but it was uniquely capable off-road. Production of the civilian H1 ran from 1992 to 2006 across various engine and trim variants. The H2 was the volume product. SUV body on the GMT820 platform with a 6.0 or 6.2 V8, around 6,800 pounds curb weight, and aggressive square styling. Production ran 2003 to 2009. The H2 was widely criticized for poor fuel economy and the cultural moment when it was popular (mid-2000s SUV bubble) faded quickly during the 2008 financial crisis. The H3 was the smaller, more accessible Hummer on the Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon platform. Inline five-cylinder or 5.3 V8 power, more reasonable size, and decent off-road capability. Production ran 2006 to 2010. GM discontinued the Hummer brand in 2010 during the company restructuring. The brand was revived in 2021 as the GMC Hummer EV (a sub-brand of GMC rather than a standalone brand), with both pickup and SUV body styles using the GM Ultium electric platform. On WhipJury, Hummer submissions are heavy on classic H1 and H2 examples, occasional H3 builds, and the new Hummer EV. The community treats Hummer as a cultural artifact of the 2000s with a surprisingly capable and electrified modern continuation.
Hummer models we cover
The H1
The H1 used the same chassis architecture as the military Humvee with portal axles (which routed the half-shafts through gearing at the wheel hub) for extreme ground clearance, four-wheel drive with central tire inflation, and a 6.5 turbo diesel or 5.7 V8 engine. Curb weight was around 7,500 pounds. The vehicle was famously wide (over 86 inches) and was almost impossible to park in standard parking spaces. The H1 was beloved by off-road enthusiasts and adventurers but not really suitable for daily commuting.
The Hummer EV
The GMC Hummer EV launched in 2021 (pickup) and 2022 (SUV) on the GM Ultium platform. Three electric motors, up to 1,000 horsepower, removable roof panels, and CrabWalk diagonal driving via four-wheel steering. The vehicle is technically impressive but very heavy (around 9,000 pounds) and consequently inefficient in EV terms (electric range is moderate compared to lighter EVs). Sales have been strong despite the high price point.
Hummer on WhipJury
Classic H2 submissions are the most common Hummer presence. H1 examples appear occasionally and reliably do well in voting. H3 submissions are less common but appear in modified form. The new Hummer EV has a growing presence as the model ages.